Speech Language Pathologist SLP PRN

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Middlesborough (KY); On-site; USD 66,124 - 77,145; Part time

Job summary

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for PRN home health assignments in Middlesboro, KY. You will assess, diagnose, and treat adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in patients’ homes, including aural rehab and AAC support.

Requirements include an active state license, CCC-SLP certification with accredited practicum, and CPR certification. The position offers a flexible weekday schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the state you are assigned to work.
• Current CCC-SLP certification with completed graduate coursework and a clinical practicum at an accredited program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provide AAC systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Schedule PRN

Flexible schedule : Weekdays!

Make a Meaningful Impact—One Home at a Time!

Are you a passionate Speech Therapist ready to bring life-changing care directly to patients in the comfort of their homes? Join our dedicated home health team and help adults overcome speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing challenges. From aural rehabilitation to innovative AAC solutions, your expertise will empower individuals to communicate more clearly and live more fully.

Attractive pay

• 48.00 to 56.00

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to that state you are assigned to work.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)* with completed graduate course work and a clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred

• One (1+) year of experience in speech pathology.
• Note: If the SLP - CCC certification has not been obtained the candidate must be put into the SLP Clinical Fellow (100910) job. Clinical Fellowship (CFY) is the transition between student and independent which involves an SLP supervisor, hour requirements and mentoring.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.